A Little Art Show

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Over the past week, as we walked around the settlement, we have seen artists scattered about, painting Hopetown’s scenery. Their presence added another dimension to the sense of community that pervades little Hope Town. We learned that the artists were participating in a local gallery’s workshop led by artist, Walt Bartman.

Workshop class on the dock
Workshop class on the dock
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Walt Bartman painting and teaching

We had already stumbled upon the Hummingbird  Cottage Art Centre housed in a charming historic Loyalist cottage here in Hope Town. It was recently restored by the owners and is now a beautiful setting for art exhibits.

Hummingbird Art Centre - the original cottage
Hummingbird Art Centre
Interior of the new gallery wing
Interior of the new gallery wing
View out the back of the gallery
View from the back of the gallery

Sunday, January 13th, the artists in the workshop exhibited their paintings at the gallery.

People gathered inside and outside
People gathered inside and outside
The paintings were displayed in this wonderful outdoor setting.
The paintings were displayed in this wonderful outdoor setting.
How fortunate that the earlier rain shower left us with a beautiful afternoon for this event.
How fortunate that the earlier rain shower left us with a beautiful afternoon for this event.
This little curly tail lizard enjoyed this painting very much!
This little curly tail lizard enjoyed this painting very much!

Today we mixed our beach time with art time. We had another swim in the gentle surf this morning, just before the skies opened with a short downpour. We laughed as some of the saltiness was washed from our skin when we finally climbed out of the water. Once the rain clouds passed Elbow Cay, it became another beautiful day here. On our way home from the art show, we stopped to look at the ocean one more time.

Our favorite beach once again.
Our favorite beach

  1. Michelle Mayer

    Thanks for letting me escape every time I read your blog. I get lost in the wonderful scenes and environment that you are part of. So amazing! Continue to enjoy all of your wonderful adventures!

    Michelle

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